Champions League Final 2009: Manchester United vs Barcelona.Wed 27th May. Rome.

deiseach · May 28, 2009, 12:08:34 PM

Quote from: gawa316 on May 28, 2009, 12:04:23 PM
2005

That one was the actual trophy that Man Utd lifted in 1999. If their fans ever want to see it, it can be found at Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH

The Real Laoislad · May 28, 2009, 12:29:10 PM

Quote from: EC Unique on May 28, 2009, 09:43:51 AM
Was good to see Fergie taking the defeat in the proper way. He showed that bit of class that other managers could learn from. But then some other managers will never have class. $:-\$

Class me hole! what else could the aul bollix say only what he did..They were battered off the pitch by a far superior team not even old whiskey nose could make excuses last night
For once he couldn't blame the Ref,the pitch he couldn't even blame the colour of United's jerseys

supersub · May 28, 2009, 12:34:16 PM

certainly is a different cup now, because liverpool kept that one they lifted in 2005 after 5 times. And yea it nay have been named a different competition the first 4 times we won it...but it was harder to win! had to be champions to get in, straight knockout etc!!

full back · May 28, 2009, 12:34:53 PM

What have Vidic & Jordan got in common?

They both regret letting a black man come inside them

DennistheMenace · May 28, 2009, 12:37:56 PM

You won't see a more one sided champions league final for a long time, Barca completely dominated once their first goal went in.

Anderson is complete rubbish, Giggs is and has been past it for years, Berbatov is a waste of money, Tevez a poor mans Kuyt and Rooney completely overrated, shown it again last night.

The Real Laoislad · May 28, 2009, 12:39:41 PM

Man United fan kills 4 Barcelona fans

Barcelona fans killed in Nigeria
A Manchester United fan in Nigeria killed four people when he drove his minibus into a crowd of Barcelona supporters after his team lost the Champions League final, police said today.

The crowd in the town of Ogbo were celebrating Barcelona's victory after last night's match when the bus drove into them. A police spokeswoman said 10 people were injured and the driver was arrested.

"The driver had passed the crowd then made a U-turn and ran into them," she said.

Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in what was hailed as a "dream final" between two of Europe's best clubs. Both teams have large fan bases in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation.

Doogie Browser · May 28, 2009, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: full back on May 28, 2009, 12:34:53 PM
What have Vidic & Jordan got in common?

They both regret letting a black man come inside them

- the texts have not stopped all morning!

EC Unique · May 28, 2009, 01:12:56 PM

Quote from: DennistheMenace on May 28, 2009, 12:37:56 PM
You won't see a more one sided champions league final for a long time, Barca completely dominated once their first goal went in.

Anderson is complete rubbish, Giggs is and has been past it for years, Berbatov is a waste of money, Tevez a poor mans Kuyt and Rooney completely overrated, shown it again last night.

Do you expect to be taken seriously?

full back · May 28, 2009, 01:16:26 PM

Quote from: DennistheMenace on May 28, 2009, 12:37:56 PM
You won't see a more one sided champions league final for a long time, Barca completely dominated once their first goal went in.

Anderson is complete rubbish, Giggs is and has been past it for years, Berbatov is a waste of money, Tevez a poor mans Kuyt and Rooney completely overrated, shown it again last night.

FFS,
You have to be a WUM

Tony Baloney · May 28, 2009, 01:38:36 PM

Just to recap:

United leave Rome in ruins - The Times
"Ronaldo criticises Ferguson's tactics as Barcelona triumph," says the Times, which leads with United winger Cristiano Ronaldo's quote: "We were not well, the tactics were not good and everything went wrong." Must be off to Madrid then?
(Full story: The Times)

That's another fine Messi - Daily Mail
The newspaper says: "Humbled! Tiny Messi, all 5ft 6in of him, soars over dismal United... just call it the Head of God."

The Daily Mail salute Barcelona's superiority to "annihilate" United.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Lionel Flair is perfect 10 - Daily Star
The Daily Star hails Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi as the next World Footballer of the Year and calls him a "genius with magic in his boots".
(Full story: Daily Star)

Thrown to the Lionels - Daily Mirror
United were taught a lesson by "Beautiful Barcelona", while Barca boss Pep Guardiola is the new "Special Juan", according to the Daily Mirror.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Fergie in a right Messi - Daily Express
The Daily Express focuses on Sir Alex Ferguson's reaction to the defeat in Rome, claiming the United manager accused his big-name players of letting themselves down.
(Full story: Daily Express)

Catalan v Matalan - The Sun
The Sun highlights Cristiano Ronaldo's "The tactics were not good" comments but the newspaper also states that United were played off the park by "a Barcelona team superior in every department".
(Full story: The Sun)

United fail their final task as Barca conquer Europe - The Independent
"Barcelona are unarguably the masters of the continent," says The Independent, which goes on to look at the Spanish side's "unplayable" midfield.
(Full story: The Independent)

Just Messimerising - Daily Record
"A triumph for all that is good about the beautiful game," exclaims the Daily Record.
(Full story: Daily Record)

Main Street · May 28, 2009, 04:30:26 PM

Catalan press poll on MOTM 170,000 voted

Messi 60,000
Iniesta 34,000
Xavi 30,000
Valdes 26,000
Pique 18,000
Puyol 12,000

Messi elected on the first count.

longball · May 28, 2009, 04:46:27 PM

Did anyone else think it was a bit 'funny' that Scholes took the armband whenever Giggs went off. Not that its a big deal or anything just thought it was a bit funny. Though Ferdinand was vice vice captain (not a type giggs vice captain, neville captain)

longball · May 28, 2009, 04:47:20 PM

Quote from: Main Street on May 28, 2009, 04:30:26 PM
Catalan press poll on MOTM 170,000 voted

Messi 60,000
Iniesta 34,000
Xavi 30,000
Valdes 26,000
Pique 18,000
Puyol 12,000

Messi elected on the first count.

Its amazing that such an even number of people voted for each candidate. Looks like a fix to me.

Doogie Browser · May 28, 2009, 04:50:39 PM

Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:46:27 PM
Did anyone else think it was a bit 'funny' that Scholes took the armband whenever Giggs went off. Not that its a big deal or anything just thought it was a bit funny. Though Ferdinand was vice vice captain (not a type giggs vice captain, neville captain)

Maybe they were more concerned about trying to get back in the game rather than who was wearing an armband?

longball · May 28, 2009, 04:51:58 PM

Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 28, 2009, 04:50:39 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:46:27 PM
Did anyone else think it was a bit 'funny' that Scholes took the armband whenever Giggs went off. Not that its a big deal or anything just thought it was a bit funny. Though Ferdinand was vice vice captain (not a type giggs vice captain, neville captain)
Maybe they were more concerned about trying to get back in the game rather than who was wearing an armband?